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"People Who Are Talking...": Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Response To KL Rahul's Critics

KL Rahul's disappointing run in the ongoing Test series against Australia has been grabbing headlines in the recent past and a lot of ex-cricketers have already advocated for the inclusion of the in-form Shubman Gill in place of Rahul. However, former India opener Gautam Gambhir backed Rahul to regain his form and asked both the media and ex-cricketers to ‘leave him alone'. Gambhir has worked with Rahul as part of the Lucknow Super Giants franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Amid KL Rahul Saga, Ex-BCCI Selectors Epic 'Rolce Royce' Remark

Former Team India chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has urged the team management to play young opener Shubman Gill instead of the out-of-from batter KL Rahul. Team India took an unassailable 2-0 in the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy, but Rahul's form has been a major concern for Rohit Sharma's team. Rahul has managed to retain his place in the squad for the third and fourth Tests against Australia, but is no longer the vice-captain of the team. However, captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid have backed the under-firing player.

India vs Australia: ICC Announces Ratings For Nagpur, Delhi Pitches - Report

India's pitches in Nagpur and Delhi for the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia have received an average rating from the International Cricket Council (ICC), reported Sydney Morning Herald on Thursday. The playing surfaces were a subject of huge discussion ahead of the blockbuster series. The pitch at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur has received an "average" rating from the governing body of the sport and its match referee, Zimbabwe's Andy Pycroft.

Australia Edge India By 5 Runs To Enter 7th Consecutive Women's T20 World Cup Final

India wilted under the pressure of a knock-out game yet again after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's freak run out as defending champions Australia entered their seventh successive Women's T20 World Cup final with a five-run win here on Thursday. India's shoddy fielding and catching allowed Australia to post a challenging 172 for four after Meg Lanning opted to bat in the semifinal. At 28 for three, India were down and out but Harmanpreet (52 off 34) and Jemimah Rodrigues (43 off 24) produced a counter-attacking 69-run stand off just 41 balls to bring the team back in the game.

"Look At Rohit Sharma...": Gautam Gambhir's Unique Take On KL Rahul Saga

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir feels that it is a tad unfair to single out KL Rahul for scathing criticism as every player goes through lean phases in their respective careers. In his last 10 Test innings, Rahul has averaged a dismal 12.5 with not a single score of above 25. His sequence of scores read 8, 10, 12, 22, 23, 10, 2, 20, 17 and 1, raising questions about his place in the playing XI. There are strong calls to induct Shubman Gill in playing XI.

"How Long Can You Ignore...": Ex-India Manager's Damning Take on KL Rahul

The debate around KL Rahul has been dominating headlines in the recent past as the India opener failed to perform well in the first two Test encounters against Australia. Several ex-cricketers have already asked for Rahul to be replaced by the in-form Shubman Gill and the lack of a “vice-captain” in the latest team announcement has once again prompted rumours around a possible change in the lineup. Former Tamil Nadu player Sunil Subramaniam, who was India's manager and a part of Ravi Shastri's think-tank in the 2018 series, weighed in on the subject and said that there are several options in front of the team management at present with youngsters like Gill and Prithvi Shaw performing brilliantly off late.

India vs Australia: Mitchell Marsh To Play Only As Batter In ODI Series

Returning to competitive cricket after a three-month gap, Glenn Maxwell is struggling to get that "mental application" back and is leaving no stone unturned in "building match intensity" to be ready for the crucial ODI series against India, which will also host the World Cup later this year. All-rounders Maxwell, Mitchell Marsh and paceman Jhye Richardson on Thursday returned to Australia's 16-member ODI squad after a long injury lay-off. While Maxwell and Marsh underwent surgeries for broken leg and ankle injury respectively, Richardson was out of the team due to a soft tissue problem.

Rohit Sharma "Needs To Get Fit": Kapil Dev's Observation On "Bit Overweight" India Captain

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels star batter Rohit Sharma needs to improve his fitness as he looks overweight on TV. Earlier this month, Rohit became the first Indian to score international centuries in all three formats as captain. He achieved the feat after scoring 120 against Australia in the first Test in his hometown, Nagpur. Despite hailing Rohit for his batting prowess, Kapil raised concerns over the India captain's fitness, adding that the 35-year-old needs to work on his "weight".

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"People Who Are Talking...": Gautam Gambhir's Fiery Response To KL Rahul's Critics

Amid KL Rahul Saga, Ex-BCCI Selectors Epic 'Rolce Royce' Remark

India vs Australia: ICC Announces Ratings For Nagpur, Delhi Pitches - Report

Australia Edge India By 5 Runs To Enter 7th Consecutive Women's T20 World Cup Final

"Look At Rohit Sharma...": Gautam Gambhir's Unique Take On KL Rahul Saga

"How Long Can You Ignore...": Ex-India Manager's Damning Take on KL Rahul

India vs Australia: Mitchell Marsh To Play Only As Batter In ODI Series

Rohit Sharma "Needs To Get Fit": Kapil Dev's Observation On "Bit Overweight" India Captain